St. Louis Classics That Still Deliver

Sure, we could talk about the oldest restaurants in St. Louis—but let’s be honest, age doesn’t always mean excellence. In this episode of Arch Eats co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr spotlight over a dozen iconic eateries continue to deliver with character and consistency. The youngest is 50 years old; the oldest is 127. Let your cravings guide you back in time—and maybe back to the table—at one of these beloved culinary institutions.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Bartolino’s: Multiple locations
• Faraci Pizza: Multiple locations
• Crown Candy Kitchen: 1401 St Louis, Old North, 314-621-9650
• Beffa’s: 2700 Olive, Midtown, 314-571-9367
• Failoni’s: 6715 Manchester, Franz Park, 314-781-5221
• The Piccadilly at Manhattan: 7201 Piccadilly, Ellendale, 314-646-0016
• Gioia’s Deli: Multiple locations
• Farotto’s Pasta & Pizzeria: 9525 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-962-0048
• Yen Ching: 1012 S Brentwood, Richmond Heights, 314-721-7507
• Spencer’s Grill: 223 S Kirkwood, Kirkwood, 314-287-6275
• O’Connell’s Pub: 4652 Shaw, Southwest Ga